Automakers including GM, Ford, and Toyota are urging Congress to impose restrictions on Chinese-made vehicles over security risks linked to their connected software and hardware systems. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argues that potential vulnerabilities in these systems could pose national security threats. Industry leaders warn that without intervention, the U.S. could face increased exposure to cyber risks and espionage through vehicle technology. Lawmakers are now weighing whether to support stricter import standards or alternative safeguards.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing GM, Ford, Toyota and others, is calling on Congress to enact a Chinese vehicle ban tied to connected software and hardware concerns.
